NBA rumors: Pelicans not expected to offer Brandon Ingram new contract / News - Basketnews.com

New Orleans Pelicans reportedly will not offer Brandon Ingram a contract extension, as they prioritize Trey Murphy III over Ingram. Ingram is eligible to sign a 4-year, $208 million contract this summer.

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The New Orleans Pelicans are not expected to offer Brandon Ingram a contract extension in the upcoming offseason, according to Evan Sidery.

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Ingram will be eligible to sign a 4-year, $208 million contract this summer, but the Pelicans are reluctant to offer the 26-year-old such a deal.

According to a report, the Pelicans prioritize Trey Murphy III's extension over Ingram.

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Ingram still has 1 year on his contract and will earn $36 million in the 2024-25 season. He will be a free agent in the summer of 2025.

Ingram averaged 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game in 64 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign for the Pelicans.

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